dialysis center in Sandusky, OH

Firelands Dialysis Center South

904 Pierce Street, Sandusky, OH 44870 · (419) 557-7228

★★★★★3
Average
CMS dialysis facility star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Firelands Dialysis Center South at a glance

Firelands Dialysis Center South is a non-profit dialysis center in Sandusky, Ohio (Erie County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the Ohio average of 2.5.

It has 31 dialysis stations.

Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.

Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis.

Facility details

Type
Dialysis center
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
September 15, 1978
Treatment options
In-center hemodialysis
County
Erie County
CMS Certification Number
362322

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better)3 / 52.5 / 52.9 / 5Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Dialysis stations311618

Outcomes vs. expected

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survivalAs Expected
Hospital admissionsAs Expected
Hospital readmissionsAs Expected
Bloodstream infectionsAs Expected
Blood transfusionsAs Expected
Fistula use (preferred access)As Expected

Treatment

This facility99%Ohio average97%U.S. average96.1%
Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2): this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better)99%97%96.1%Average
Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better)1%1.2%1.7%Better

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Frequently asked questions

What is Firelands Dialysis Center South's rating?

Firelands Dialysis Center South has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Ohio dialysis centers is 2.5 stars.

Where is Firelands Dialysis Center South and how do I contact it?

Firelands Dialysis Center South is at 904 Pierce Street, Sandusky, OH 44870. Phone: (419) 557-7228.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.